A gun with a muzzle velocity of 100 m/s is fired horizontally from a tower.Neglecting air resistance,how far downrange will the bullet be 1 s later?
A)50 m
B)98 m
C)100 m
D)500 m
E)none of the above

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The bullet will travel horizontally at a constant speed of 100 m/s because there is no air resistance to slow it down. In 1 second, it will have traveled 100 meters downrange. Vertical motion does not affect horizontal distance covered.

A Gun with a Muzzle Velocity of 100 M/s Is